Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AU.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E2 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellsworth Street, 0.1km from Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E2 0AU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00021160 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0AU. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.2%
Asian / British Asian54.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E2 0AU is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences470
Anti-social behaviour332
Public order134
Other theft106
Drugs105

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.3 km
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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.4 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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Bangabandhu Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Redchurch1.0 km
  • Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society0.8 km
  • Approach Tavern0.6 km
  • Perseverance0.7 km
  • Sebright Arms0.5 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

244 nearby
  • Dough Hands0.5 km
  • Glasshouse, Common Counter & Common Press0.9 km
  • Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium0.9 km
  • Wok & Go0.9 km
  • Yole0.9 km
  • + 239 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Gopuff0.6 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • Sushi Show Ltd0.9 km
  • Dhills Grill0.5 km
  • Mange Ta Pizza0.6 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Diwine Grapes0.5 km
  • The Angry Baker0.6 km
  • Al-Amaan1.0 km
  • All in one1.0 km
  • Mooboo0.9 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.3 km
  • Mighty Wings0.3 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.7 km
  • Corner Room0.4 km
  • Da Terra0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.4 km
  • Whitechapel1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bethnal Green Rail Station0.5 km
  • Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station0.5 km